Which of the Following Would Most Likely Explain a Situation

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely explain a situation where amphetamine did not increase dopamine levels in the synaptic cleft?

• A) Another compound has blocked nerve impulses.
• B) Another compound is inhibiting monoamine oxidase.
• C) Dopamine receptors are bound by another compound acting as an agonist.
• D) Dopamine stores are depleted due to earlier administration of a different compound.

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Definitions:

Inattentional Blindness

The psychological phenomenon where an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus in plain sight because their attention is engaged elsewhere.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often due to damage in the visual cortex.

Dual Processing

The principle that our mind operates on two levels simultaneously, conscious and unconscious processing.

Unconscious Inferences

Unconscious inferences are judgements or decisions made without conscious awareness, often based on prior experiences and knowledge.